Maharashtra Launches ‘Disha Abhiyan’ for Uniform Education of Students with Intellectual Disabilities:
Maharashtra has taken a pioneering step in inclusive education by successfully implementing ‘Disha Abhiyan’, a programme designed to provide uniform and quality education for students with intellectual disabilities. Announcing the initiative, Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis stated that it has already been rolled out across 453 special schools in the state.Maharashtra is the first state in the country to adopt a state-wide, standardised curriculum tailored for students with intellectual disabilities. Developed by the Jai Vakil Foundation and approved by the National Institute for the Empowerment of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities (NIEPID), this initiative ensures that students across all special schools receive consistent, research-based learning experiences.
